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GVSU alumna one of 35 in U.S. to be awarded prestigious Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching grant

A Grand Valley alumna is one of only 35 U.S. citizens who has been offered a Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching grant for 2017-18.

Aug 29, 2017


GVSU celebrates dedication of expanded performing arts center

The Grand Valley community celebrated the formal dedication of the newly renovated and expanded Thomas J. and Marcia J. Haas Center for Performing Arts on August 25 on the Allendale Campus. The addition includes the Linn Maxwell Keller Black Box Theatre, an expanded theater costume shop, additional prop storage, new dressing rooms, two theater classrooms for costume design and fabrication, four music ensemble rooms and additional rehearsal spaces. The Haas Center also includes a classroom for students studying music educatio

Aug 25, 2017


Convocation messages stress importance of making connections

Grand Valley's Convocation speakers who welcomed first-year students to their new academic home gave unified messages of the importance of making connections, accepting challenges and stepping out of comfort zones.

Aug 25, 2017


Parking and transit changes

Parking Services announced expanded parking and Transportation Services announced a few route changes.

Aug 25, 2017


Faculty/Staff address to be streamed live

The 2017 Faculty/Staff address will be streamed live on August 25.

Aug 24, 2017


AWRI training addresses water treatment challenges

Water in several Michigan communities could see improvements in taste, odor and safety thanks to a training program for water treatment plant staff hosted by Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute.

Aug 24, 2017


Orientations held for students of color

This year for the first time, an orientation was held for first-year African American students. The Black Excellence Orientation followed the same model as Laker Familia, now in its fourth year of serving new Latino/a students.

Aug 24, 2017


Photos and video: New Lakers move to Grand Valley

New and returning students were greeted with enthusiasm and excitement by the campus community when they moved to Grand Valley August 20-23.

Aug 24, 2017


Police academy holds graduation ceremony

Thirty-eight people graduated from the Grand Valley State University Police Academy August 17.

Aug 22, 2017


Academic year gets formal welcome Friday

The formal start to the 2017-2018 academic year begins Friday, August 25, with an address by President Thomas J. Haas to faculty and staff members followed by Convocation ceremonies.

Aug 22, 2017